Test Code 62871039 D Dimer Quant

Important Note

TML Outreach Instruction: Perform platelet-poor processing and freeze specimen.

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Blue top (citrate)

Specimen Volume: Tube must be filled

Collection Instructions:

1. Tube must be filled to the fill line.

2. If using butterfly, discard tube must be drawn first.

3. Spin immediately.

TML processing instructions: Platelet-poor plasma preparation

Ambient

Storage Temp Stability:
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 4 hours

Frozen: 2 weeks

Photometric

≤230 DDU ng/mL

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT: < 1 hr

Routine: < 4 hrs

None

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